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This page presents developments that relate to issues examined by CARS.
CN Rail CEO Mongeau stepping down due to medical condition
MONTREAL—Canadian National Railway will have its third leader in more than six years after the CEO of the country’s largest railway said Tuesday he’s stepping down...
Canadian Rail Summit presentations are now posted and available to view on the CARS website
Canadian Rail Summit Presentations-May 11-13, 2016 Economic Trade Workshop Tony Hatch, ABH Consulting Mario Péloquin, Thales Canada Innovation Workshop Paul Miller,...
Amsted Rail idling Bessemer wheel facility
Citing “reductions in new railcar demand and improved efficiencies of the railroads in North America for the foreseeable future,” Amsted Rail is temporarily idling its...
CN asks municipalities to offer input for key route risk assessments
CN is encouraging communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along key rail routes that carry significant amounts of dangerous goods, the Class I announced...
RAC honors CN, Quebec North Shore & Labrador for safety efforts
CN is encouraging communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along key rail routes that carry significant amounts of dangerous goods, the Class I announced...
Trade deficit down in April on growth in energy products and machinery exports
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the country’s trade deficit with the world narrowed to $2.9 billion in April compared with $3.2 billion in March... To view the full...
CN launches website for safety input along key routes
CN launched a website on June 3, 2016 to encourage communities to submit input for corridor risk assessments along rail routes carrying significant amounts of dangerous...
Siemens completes 70th ACS-64 locomotive for Amtrak
Amtrak and Siemens yesterday marked the completion of the 70th and final Amtrak Cities Sprinter (ACS-64) electric locomotive at Siemens' rail manufacturing hub in...
Ontario Committing More Than $1 Billion for Light Rail Transit in Ottawa
Ontario is committing more than $1 billion toward the City of Ottawa's Light Rail Transit (LRT) expansion project to help grow the economy, reduce travel times and connect...
Alstom unveils Paris metro train design
THE design and internal layout for the fleet of MP14 rubber-tyred metro trains which Alstom is building for Paris Transport Authority (RATP) was unveiled at Alstom's Paris...
Protective Direction 37 / Ordre 37
Good morning, We wish to inform you that the Minister of Transport has issued Protective Direction no. 37, effective June 6, 2016, to require top-fitting protection for...
Ontario sets aside $150M to study Toronto downtown relief subway line
TORONTO—Canada’s transit-hungry largest city could be getting its long-fought-for Downtown Relief Line.... To view the full article please click here.